Tag: survival
Advice for first time winter rock climbers
While the cold bites and you are wearing thermals at home, a bit of mid-winter rock climbing can be quite exhilarating. If you intend to…
Choosing the best water filters when out hiking
For avid travelers and hikers, packing the right essentials is key to a good trip in the mountains and woods. Many backpackers can only take…
Don’t panic: How to keep your head in emergencies
Emergencies, by definition, are events that happen completely out of the blue. They will naturally cause high anxiety for anyone involved in the situation. Unfortunately,…
How to prevent hypothermia if you fall into cold water
Hypothermia is a physical condition that occurs when the body temperature drops off below the normal 98.6° F. Cold water causes hypothermia 25 times faster…
Flower power – flowers you can eat in a survival situation
Finding yourself trapped in the wilderness with no food supplies is no fun. And let’s assume that you are not a good hunter or fisherman.…
These old wives tales could kill you – know the facts
All sorts of situations can bring to mind ancient folk remedies and old wives tales that have been passed down through the ages. These sometimes…
Our best tips for reading animal tracks
To identify and interpret different animal tracks you don’t have be a professional animal tracker. In fact, anybody can learn the skills of animal tracking…
Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro: Do’s and Don’ts
The Roof of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the world. In fact, people travel from every corner of…
Breaking the speed record: How Joe McConaughy mastered the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail, or the AT, is one of the most trekked paths in North America. Along with its famous counterpart the Pacific Crest Trail…
Tips on how to survive in extreme cold and snow
One of the most important things in survival is to know your limitations and be aware that sometimes it’s not what you want to do,…